Vehicle recall 97V190001 · October 28, 1997
Skyline Layton and Nomad
Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with dexter axles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with dexter axles. The wheel bearings used in some of these axles have a metallurgical defect causing early failure.
- Consequence
- A wheel bearing failure could result in the loss of the wheel end from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dexter axle is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the axles and replace the wheel bearings if necessary.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin during November 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V190001
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 28, 1997
- Filed by
- SKYLINE CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 118
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Skyline Layton (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Skyline Nomad (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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